OEM Cadillac Eldorado Coil Springs

Cadillac Eldorado Coil Springs Parts and Q&A

• Coil Spring, Rear
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  Q: How to Remove and Install Coil Springs on Cadillac Eldorado?

  A:

  Start by elevating the vehicle and supporting it before you take off the wheel and tire for coil spring removal. Set up a suitable jack to support the outboard end of the lower Control Arm before working on it. Before beginning the process start by taking out the stabilizer shaft link lower mounting bolt along with the Shock Absorber lower mounting bolt and automatic level control sensor link from the lower Control Arm. Lower the Control Arm with the jack at a slow pace until spring pressure escapes before using a downward force to take out the spring. Install the spring (without insulators) by placing it on a flat surface to achieve proper orientation before it stands straight on its lower end. After installing the coil spring position an under-jack torque device near the lower Control Arm's outboard end. Position the knuckle onto the Control Arm and fasten the nut by tightening it to 102 nm (75 ft. Lbs.). Install the lower Shock Absorber damping bolt followed by tightening the nut to 102 nm (75 ft. Lbs.). Finally, install the stabilizer shaft link lower damping bolt. Switch on the ignition before wheel drop then wait 45 seconds to let the alc system run its arc while the shock absorbers fill with residual pressure. Lower the vehicle while the suspension reaches its designed trim height and tighten the lower Control Arm inner nuts to 108 nm (80 ft. Lbs.) and the stabilizer link lower attachment to 52 nm (38 ft. Lbs.). Install the wheel and tire before torquing the wheel nuts to reach 190 nm (140 ft. Lbs.).
• Coil Spring, Front
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  Q: How to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on Cadillac Eldorado?

  A:

  In order to service and repair suspension struts you need these essential tools: a Holding Fixture (J3289-20) and Strut Compressor (J34013-B) with an Alignment Rod (J34013-38) along with a Damper Rod Clamp (J34013-20). The service requires four main tools: Holding Fixture (J3289-20), Strut Compressor (J34013-B), Alignment Rod (J34013-38), and Damper Rod Clamp (J34013-20). Must handle the front suspension coil spring gently to stop coating damage because damaged coating makes the spring more prone to breakage. Position the strut inside the Strut Compressor (J34013-B) then torque the nuts until they align with the compressor while maintaining the locking pins in position through the strut. Use the forcing screw on the compressor to slightly depress the spring. A socket should maintain the strut shaft position while you use a 24 mm wrench with a 24 mm strut shaft nut to achieve removal. Loosen the compressor screw with an Alignment Rod (J34013-38) while removing the strut and spring from their assembly. When installing the strut place it into the Strut Compressor (J34013-B) while securing the Damper Rod Clamp (J34013-20) around the strut shaft and direct the flat side of the upper spring seat to face outward. Reinstall the bearing in its original direction if you removed it. Lift the assembly into position then insert the spring and tighten the upper locking pin. Use the Alignment Rod (J34013-38) in the strut guide to spin the compressor screw clockwise until the strut shaft shows its threads. Install the washer and nut while following fastener precautions then dispense the Damper Rod Clamp (J34013-20) before tightening the strut mount nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) with the strut shaft held by the socket. After completing the strut compressor operation remove the strut.